Maria Almonte

As a native Spanish speaker I know what is most important to be able to get around if surrounded by an spanish speaker only enviroment which can be useful for travelers and business people.
Academically, what's most important is the grammar and learning how to read the language coherently because then, the pronounciation will flow easily.

Overall, as in learning any language, the thing that works best is a judgement free enviroment that allow students to explore, experiment and question what they are currently learning.

Here's an general example of what a first lesson would be:

Lesson Format: Introduction to Spanish

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to introduce themselves in Spanish.

Materials that I will provide:

Doccuments with vocabulary and phrases
Audio materials for pronunciation practice
Flashcards, for impresion, with images and words for visual aids

Procedure:

I. Introduction

Greet students in Spanish and introduce yourself
Briefly discuss the importance of learning Spanish as a second language

II. Vocabulary and Phrases

Present vocabulary and phrases related to introductions, such as greetings, introductions, and asking someone's name
Use flashcards and visual aids to help students associate words with their meanings
Have students practice pronunciation with audio materials and repetition exercises

III. Role-playing

Have them practice introducing themselves and others using the vocabulary and phrases they learned
Monitor and provide feedback on pronunciation and grammar

IV. Whole-class Discussion

Have students share their introductions
Encourage questions and interactions without judgement

V. Conclusion

Recap the lesson and review the key vocabulary and phrases
Provide feedback and encouragement to students

Assessment:

Assess student comprehension and retention of vocabulary and phrases through their introductions during the whole-class discussion.